Beyond The Ropes: Niamh Keogh It started one Christmas when she was just 8 years old. But now, the County Westmeath-born fighter is now fifty-fights into her boxing life. "I got a boxing bag for Christmas when I was 8 and started from there," Keogh says of that initial introduction to boxing. The 18-year-old describes … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Niamh Keogh
Michael Conlan: “You need to leave the past in the past and move forward." By Garry White “It’s a very hard game. When I lose, I lose in front of millions of people around the world. Fuck me, it’s not nice. People throw rubbish at you, and they do and say things that leave you … Continue reading Michael Conlan: “You need to leave the past in the past and move forward.”
Gemma Richardson: "I feel like it’s a fresh start with new goals and a new meaning." "I can’t wait to just get back in the ring now and be back in the mix of things," Gemma Richardson says of her professional debut this weekend in Bolton. Richardson makes her return to the ring after a … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “I feel like it’s a fresh start with new goals and a new meaning.”
Chloe Watson: "I am so excited to get in that ring. Fighting on this big card on a big platform. It's all come together quite nicely." The unbeaten European flyweight champion Chloe Watson had just the one fight in 2024. Like many, Watson found fights hard to come by last year. She had to settle … Continue reading Chloe Watson: “I am so excited to get in that ring. Fighting on this big card on a big platform. It’s all come together quite nicely.”
Natasha Jonas: Against All Odds 'There's nothing better than proving people wrong.' It's an old quote. But maybe it could have been made for Natasha Jonas. In many ways, she has been doing exactly that her entire boxing career. The betting odds and many a critic say Jonas has to do it all over again … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: Against All Odds
Carlagh Peake: "My dream would be to compete in the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 and then hopefully turn over and become a world champion." The Dublin-born Carlagh Peake has big dreams. A desire to compete at the next Olympics. Dreams of winning a world title as a professional. Peake has medals at … Continue reading Carlagh Peake: “My dream would be to compete in the next Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028 and then hopefully turn over and become a world champion.”
Shelby-Lee Wintle: “Boxing gives me everything. It gives me a purpose, something to focus on." Shelby-Lee Wintle tried many sports before she settled on boxing. The 25-year-old is dreaming of competing and being on the Olympic podium. There are also dreams of turning professional and winning world titles. The Australian is beyond ambitious. Her talent … Continue reading Shelby-Lee Wintle: “Boxing gives me everything. It gives me a purpose, something to focus on.”
Sameenah Toussaint: "Qualifying for the Olympics would be a dream come true." A life in sports was always in the mind of Sameenah Toussaint. There were never any thoughts of a 'normal' working life. Initially, boxing wasn’t for her. Now, after ten years and six National titles, it most certainly is. The 22-year-old Watford-born fighter … Continue reading Sameenah Toussaint: “Qualifying for the Olympics would be a dream come true.”
HUGE HOMECOMING FOR TERRI HARPER AS SHE HEADLINES DONCASTER ROVERS’ ECO-POWER STADIUM ON MAY 23rd Harper headlines 15,000-capacity Eco-Power hometown stadium in WBO World Lightweight Championship defence against undefeated German challenger Zimmerman, live on DAZN Maxi Hughes and Archie Sharp throw down for WBA Intercontinental Lightweight Championship Tysie Gallagher lays British, Commonwealth & WBO European … Continue reading HUGE HOMECOMING FOR TERRI HARPER AS SHE HEADLINES DONCASTER ROVERS’ ECO-POWER STADIUM ON MAY 23rd
Tayla Jabbour: “Boxing gives me a sense of belonging. It’s not just a sport.” There was a time when the female ranks were sparse. That time wasn’t that long ago. A sport that has grown so much in such a short space of time. We once had apathy and indifference. We now have something different. … Continue reading Tayla Jabbour: “Boxing gives me a sense of belonging. It’s not just a sport.”
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